Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I request the Minister to accept the amendment in order to ensure the Government of the day is accountable. It will ensure that when Deputies or Senators request information the Minister will be in a position to provide them with the information without having to referit to the authority. In the case of other State agencies, replies must be sent to them. This will make the Government accountable. It is a simple amendment and if the Minister is not prepared to accept it today, will he give us an assurance that he will answer questions about the operation and functions of the authority when he is asked them?